Starting new 3 gallon reef tank

[unicornreefer]

Hi there I'm new to this forum. So I decided I wanted to venture into saltwater. I've owned a freshwater tank for almost a year now and have learned a lot and feel experienced. Now I want something new. Since I have limited space and want to start small, I decided I wanted to do a 3gallon reef only tank. I know it is harder than a big tank but I like a challenge and learn quickly. I would like some tips on what to do if any of you know.

 

[johnny4491]

Hi there I'm new to this forum. So I decided I wanted to venture into saltwater. I've owned a freshwater tank for almost a year now and have learned a lot and feel experienced. Now I want something new. Since I have limited space and want to start small, I decided I wanted to do a 3gallon reef only tank. I know it is harder than a big tank but I like a challenge and learn quickly. I would like some tips on what to do if any of you know.

I say you should go with something a little bigger because I started with a 6 gallon nano and it's been a challenge and learned a lot and kind of sucks cause once u get into the hobby you see all these different coral fishes, etc and then you remember you only have a 6 gallons sucks so bad lol I regret not getting my self a bigger tank but I do love my nano so good luck

 

[johnny4491]

This is my 6 gallon nano

 

[johnny4491]

 

[unicornreefer]

Thanks I will still try to stick with the 3 gallon though cause I'm still living with my parents cause I'm 16. Sucks to not have space.

 

[johnny4491]

Thanks I will still try to stick with the 3 gallon though cause I'm still living with my parents cause I'm 16. Sucks to not have space.

Ok good luck

 

[oscargrumete61]

Which one its your water schedule? And how many cups or gallons a week ? Look nice i like it

 

[johnny4491]

Which one its your water schedule? And how many cups or gallons a week ? Look nice i like it

What do you mean what is my water schedule and I do 2 gallons every week for water change

 

[oscargrumete61]

Ok thanks interested in got one

 

[oscargrumete61]

Another guy got one like this one and change one cup of water everyday and he said works great

 

[aquaman30k]

Best of luck on the nano. They are beautiful when maintained properly. Stability is key especially on a tank that small. Make sure to get an ATO to keep salinity right on. I also ran a skimmer but if you only have 1-2 fish, you might be able to get away with water changes.

 

[johnny4491]

Best of luck on the nano. They are beautiful when maintained properly. Stability is key especially on a tank that small. Make sure to get an ATO to keep salinity right on. I also ran a skimmer but if you only have 1-2 fish, you might be able to get away with water changes.

I'm working on that ATO but I have read that a skimmer for suck a little tank isn't necessary because you can almost do a big water change and it wouldn't affect it that bad if something bad happens which has happen to me but I'm keeping up with the water changes

 

[aquaman30k]

As long as you stick to your WC schedule you should be fine without a skimmer. I do monthly water changes instead of weekly water changes so a skimmer is a little more crucial.